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The coronavirus is often compared to one of the most severe outbreaks of the 20th century: the 1918 flu pandemic. NPR's History Podcast Throughline investigates how that pandemic differs from today.

After Bea's parents divorce, her dad marries his boyfriend, and Bea is excited to "gain a sister." Rebecca Stead speaks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about her book The List of Things That Will Not Change.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, on the federal health response to COVID-19.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Fred Hochberg, former chair of the Export-Import Bank, about his book Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word: How Six Everyday Products Make the Case for Trade.

Despite affirmative action goals meant to make up for disparities, white-owned businesses win most of the bids for government work. And in many places the numbers are getting worse.

Israel and Hamas are negotiating to pause violence and ease up pressure in the Gaza Strip, allowing thousands of workers to go into Israel and the exports of some food.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to the former Chicago mayor and Obama official about his new book, "The Nation City: Why Mayors Are Now Running The World."

Senators will ask a series of questions in President Trump's impeachment trial — questions that so far have illuminated how sharply divided opinions are on how the president handled aid to Ukraine.

India has more young people than any other country in the world and that means, the country needs many more college classrooms.

The influential Saudi CEO discusses what she's done to get more women working.